We spend a lot of time examining our skin, cleansing our skin, exfoliating our skin, moisturizing our skin…. the list goes on. But what about our scalps? This oft neglected part of our skin is responsible for our hair health (i.e. hair density and shininess) so it is worth taking a few extra minutes a week to care for it.

A few months back we taught you the importance of protecting and maintaining a healthy microbiome for your skin. As we head into winter, it’s time for a follow up. It's time for Skin Barrier 101. Read on to learn about the different layers of your skin barrier, why you need to protect it, and how your microbiome plays its role.

One of Doré’s most popular stories was the Beauty Minute. It consisted of a quick run down of anything and everything the featured person was using in their beauty routine, from sunscreens to serums. Well, our beauty routines look a lot different these days. We’ve swapped twelve steps for three. (And our skin continues to thank us for it!) But we still love the sentiment behind the Beauty Minute so we brought them back, this time focusing more on what beauty means to us, than which products are must haves. We invited a few of our favorites (including Garance, of course :) ) to speak on how they define beauty, and when they feel most beautiful while taking a minute to care for their skin.

We’re longtime fans of Christine Muhlke. We admire Christine for her Super Simple approach to life. As a mom, frequent traveler and food world luminary, she’s taught us a thing or two about the beauty of quality and simplicity, and about how to get out the door in the morning swiftly and in style.